22 pistol that isn't a POS

T28w

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I got a Ruger mk II with bull barrel when I was 12. It was my grandads and not a new gun when I got it 23 years ago. I bet it has had at least 50,000 rounds thru it with little to zero issues. I haven’t shot it much lately but when I was young I would shoot thru a box of 550 shells once a week.

Would not get rid of it for any amount of money and will pass it on to my kids.
 
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Ok so here is the skinny....

I have owned a lot of .22 pistols.

I went the walther route, then I went the s&W route then I went the ruger route, then I went the browning route.

There is no better pistol for reliability than the browning 1911-22.

I have literally fired thousands upon thousands of rounds through this pistol without failure.

You wont regret the purchase.
 

sram9102

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Buy a ruger. MK4 if you want it to be easy to disassemble. Be happy with your decision until your kids are happy you gave it to them. I have a MK II my grandpa gave me 15 years ago. Still rough on the squirrels at 30+ years old.
 

87TT

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I have a few too, I had a MkII Ruger that belonged to my late Father in law, I loaned to my son and he still has it. I think there must have bee a miscommunication as he thinks it's his now. Haha. I have a S&W K frame 2" that feels just like a .38 and shoots well for a 2". My favorite .22 is the Ruger Single six. with the .22 mag cylinder. A bit heavy but fun to shoot. I also inherited a cool little gun from my late Bro in law. It's a single shot .22 that was made by Sheridan the BB gun people.
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FlyingScot

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A few years back I bought SW 617 10-shot. It is my favorite and most used 22 pistol and the one I introduce shooters to handguns with. It is built on a k frame the same as a 357 so it is a tank. Heirloom quality. It was 2x the price of the sig, but my grand kids will be shooting this thing. I picked up a few speed loaders and a holster and just bang away. The 317 wasn’t an option when I bought this but I might have gone that route if it was. You definitely don’t need the k frame or it’s weight for a 22lr. Mine is a range picker. If I were going to carry this around a lot, I would go with the lighter gun.

I keep an eye out for the old six-shot versions, they're really fantastic guns.
 

Rob5589

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The S&W 41 is a beautiful, accurate pistol. The trigger is outstanding. A friend had one, just loved shooting it. The Ruger Single Six is also a great gun and will last forever. We have a couple of those as well. One is a 3 screw, unconverted, with genuine stag grips. It is a real beauty.
 
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Ok so here is the skinny....

I have owned a lot of .22 pistols.

I went the walther route, then I went the s&W route then I went the ruger route, then I went the browning route.

There is no better pistol for reliability than the browning 1911-22.

I have literally fired thousands upon thousands of rounds through this pistol without failure.

You wont regret the purchase.
Never really considered those but i looked online and man some of those are pretty guns. That might be my choice right there.
 
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If you are willing to try something other than what you have listed above, I absolutely love my Browning Buckmark. It is extremely accurate and I’ve never once had a problem. Even when I run cheap ammo. Good luck with your decision.
What he said
 
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I've been happy with my old Rugers, not cheap but not expensive. To me 22 pistol and Ruger go together about like peanut butter and jelly. I've got a 22/45 Light and an old Single Six. The 22/45 light is great for packing for blue grouse opportunities while elk or mule deer hunting...also great for kids as its light. Its too light and whippy for a range gun (though I suspect plenty accurate if you can due your part).

That said I've been impressed with the Browning Buckmarks I've shot and the old High Standard's as well.....

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If you are willing to try something other than what you have listed above, I absolutely love my Browning Buckmark. It is extremely accurate and I’ve never once had a problem. Even when I run cheap ammo. Good luck with your decision.
I have been looking into getting one of these Probably will within the next few weeks My buddy has one and loves it
 
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victory.
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This is an impressive reply!
 

zpooch

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I run a Ruger SR 22 and love it. Have had zero issues with any ammo and it's quite accurate
 

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Really like the LCRX. Trigger isnt the greatest, but its a fun revolver.
 
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